Fragrance comparison

Encode vs №11 by Leo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Encode

Maison Alhambra

3.7442 votes

Rank #18,587 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

№11 by Leo

Milton Lloyd

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,591 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

№11 by Leo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Encode
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
№11 by Leo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Encode2/5

№11 by Leo3/5

Ratings & consensus: №11 by Leo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: №11 by Leo
Sillage & projection: №11 by Leo
Value for money: Encode
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Encode

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EncodeMaison Alhambra

№11 by LeoMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 63%Had 19%Want 19%

Category winner№11 by LeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

60%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity№11 by Leo

Sillage№11 by Leo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEncodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

cacao69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

amber83%

lavender74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotSagePepper

Heart

LeatherVetiver

Base

AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli

Top

BergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderPatchouliVetiverGeranium

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night60

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#45,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encode by Maison Alhambra presents an aromatic profile for men, grounded in a blend of bergamot, leather, and cocoa. It fits well into cooler spring or autumn days, offering a distinct scent experience for those seeking a budget-friendly option for daily wear. It leans heavily into a masculine fougere character with n…

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Milton Lloyd №11 by Leo lands as a sharp, clean shock of energy, hitting the skin with a loud burst of cracked black pepper and zesty bergamot. The initial blast feels almost freezing, a stark contrast to the way it settles into a more familiar herbal warmth as the minutes pass. It behaves like a crisp morning walk in…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Encode or №11 by Leo?

№11 by Leo takes 3 of 5 categories. Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; №11 by Leo is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose №11 by Leo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Encode or №11 by Leo?

№11 by Leo lasts longest (№11 by Leo 75/100, Encode 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encode or №11 by Leo?

№11 by Leo projects furthest (№11 by Leo 67/100, Encode 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encode and №11 by Leo smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Encode or №11 by Leo better for summer or winter?

Encode suits daytime wear; №11 by Leo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encode and №11 by Leo?

Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli. №11 by Leo has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli, Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.